Properties for Rent

As a service for our members, the Historic Wilmington Foundation maintains this listing of available rentals around Wilmington’s Historic District. We regularly update the list to keep the information as current as possible.

If you have a property you would like us to include on the list, amendments to your current entry, or if you would like membership information please call the Foundation office at 910.762.2511 or email us.

Abbreviation Codes:
BR = bedroom      
BA = bathroom
hdwd = hardwood floors
w/d = washer/dryer      
OP = off street parking
d/w = dishwasher   
h/a = central heat and air
$ = figure is rent per month unless otherwise specified

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FOR RENT:

Joy Allen 108 S 6th Street. Charming 2 BR 2 BA carriage house combines benefits of new construction with old fashioned details. An abundance of large windows makes this a sun-filled and cheerful abode. Other features include a large balcony overlooking gardens, recycled heart pine floors, ceramic and Mexican tile floors, open-plan living area with vaulted ceiling, OP, garage space and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional appliances include w/d, d/w and h/a. $1200. View by appointment only. Rent includes water, sewer and trash p/u. 251-9865 or 538-3781
joy@immediainc.biz
Connie & Landon Anderson Beautiful guest house. $400. 343-6087
Milt Appleyard Rental or rent-to-own opportunity at 815 Orange Street. A 2 story, 2 bedroom, 3 full-bath home built in the 1920's with living room, dining room, 8' X 9'office/possible third BR. Front porch, OP, soon to have a small 10' X 18' fenced-in back yard). d/w, hdwd, w/d, crown molding, can supply furniture if you need the place 'furnished. Central HVAC with 2 Trane heat pumps, everything new in 2008 TOTAL renovation completed 2/08 at cost of $75,000. Monthly rent of $1,350 with a security deposit of $7,500. Rent-To-Own terms
will be same monthly, but deposit required will be $15,000. Phone/cable/internet/alarm wiring will be done prior to occupancy.
200-1716
Atlantic Rental Management 319 S Front, historic Purnell-Empie house. Apt #5, 1BR, 1BA, OP, furnished, refinished floors, h/a. $550  
319 S Front, historic Purnell-Empie house. Apt #3, incl. utilities $700
452-3013
Brian Beers and Louise Bliss 209 Ann Street ($ 1100.00 per month available September 1st, 2007). Upstairs Apartment Unit is one level above the street w/ a large covered porch area and access to the back yard via an exterior stairway. It shares a common entrance with 207 Ann, but has its own locked door upstairs. You enter the apartment into a small second foyer area with a large closet and pass through the living room which features 12 foot ceilings, a fireplace charming but not functional) and original heart of pine floors. There is a large eat in kitchen also w/ original heart of pine floors and a fireplace. The kitchen has been thoroughly modernized and features a stack washer/ dryer, dishwasher, tile counters and built in book cases and new white cupboards. There is a French Patio door to the covered porch. Off the kitchen are two large bedrooms, one on the left of the house and one towards the back. There is a small, but full bath in each bedroom, one with a claw foot tub and one with a shower. Access to the attic is via the bedroom on the left, and this is available for extra storage. (540)729-1216 or (703) 282-7043
e-mail: weezybliss@yahoo.com or BBIRD211@yahoo.com
Chris and Jim Beck Call for available properties 791-8601
352-8256
Michael Bodnar 404 N. 7th St. Italianate duplex. 2BR, 2BA downstairs unit. h/w refinished, clawfoot tubs, recently painted. Water, trash included, large backyard, w/d hookups. No pets. $700 703-795-3684
Lynn & Charles Boney 315 S. Front St. Large bright 1 BR, 1BA furnished apt. Private entrance, large living room, tvs, vcr, gas logs, ceiling fans, hdwd flrs, big windows, gourmet kitchen, DSL, etc., etc.…all utilities except telephone. Sheets to spoons, includes free use of laundry facilities. Non-smoking, $950 plus deposit.  6 month minimum. 763-7285
617-5675
Dianne Brann 109 North 9th Street. A 1300 sq ft cottage with front and rear porches and side yard. 3BR, 2BA, living and dining rooms. Hdwd, d/w, range, w/d hookup, refrigerator, h/a. References required. Pets negotiable. $975 619-8043
762-0094
dbrann@ec.rr.com
Krista Bronisas & Darren Witt Call for available properties 910-297-2629
doodlesrlz@yahoo.com
Carolyn Caldwell 1BR, private BA in historic house. Kitchen and laundry facilities, hdwd, h/a, furnished. 5 blocks from the river, no lease required, $450 includes utilities. 251-1931
Century 21 Sweyer Rental Division

Agent:
Nancy Negri

410 Orange St. #A HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 4 BD, 3.5 BA Two story house approx. 2700 sqft. Completely renovated w/ high ceilings, large windows and hardwood floors throughout. Large bedrooms, extra room upstairs for office/study/storage. Upstairs laundry, 3 off street parking spaces. Fenced backyard. Pets negotiable. No students or cosigners. All appl. incl. stacked W/D. Decorative fireplace. $1400/m incl. water and sewer Directions: Oleander west, go several miles to downtown, right on 3rd St., right on Orange, house on right. Door to main house on left.

Market Street - PORT CITY COMMONS (Formerly known as THE ENCLAVE TOWNHOMES)- 3 BD, 2 BA Two story newly renovated townhomes approx. 1500 sqft., Centrally located in Wilmington. Midway point between UNCW and downtown. Across from Wallace Park next to Port City Java. New carpet, paint and vinyl in most units. Gas fireplace. Master suite on 1st floor. Small private fenced back patio. All appl. incl. gas stove and stacked W/D. One small pet OK w/pet fee and 1.5 security deposit. Students OK w/cosigners(no more than 3 occupants allowed per county). Midway point between UNCW and downtown. Only two parking spaces per unit. $950/m incl. lawncare. Directions: left on Eastwood Rd, left on Market St./Hwy 17S, go several miles, 2nd right into The Port City Commons after light at 23rd St.

2318 Princess Place - DOWNTOWN - 2 BD, 1 BA, one-story brick house, approx. 950 htsqft., all appl. incl. stacked W/D and gas stove, small pet OK, students OK w/ cosigners, small storage bldg., large backyard (not fenced) includes yard maintenance, $750/m Directions: Market St. towards downtown, Right on 23rd St., Left on Princess Place.

2117 Klein Rd. - DOWNTOWN - 2 BD, 1 BA One story house approx. 1050 sqft. Back deck. All appl. incl. W/D hookups. Students ok w/ cosigners. Small pets ok. $825/m includes yard maintenance Directions: Market St. towards downtown, Right on 23rd St., Left on Klein Rd., house on right

256-3031 or 800 448 1761 
John Debnam 401 Dock St. Both are 2BR apts with heart pine floors, decorative fireplaces, window a/c units, has heat, stove, fridge, w/d hookup. No pets. 1st floor $750; 2nd floor $700.

403 Dock St. 1st floor apt., 2BR plus bonus rm. Front porch, window units, gas heat, maple floors, no pets. $800 411 Dock St. 2nd floor, 2BR, h/a, window units, porch. $800

762-9814
Mary Delmar Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment on the second floor of a home and across the street from a park. Private entrance with off street parking. The rooms are a good size and beautifully painted. Some of the features are as follows: Large Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, entrance room could be dining room or office, hardwood floors, claw foot tub in one bath and shower in the other, refrigerator, range/oven, d/w, w/d. Pets negotiable. $900.00/month.

Enjoy urban living at its best in this beautiful 2 BR, 2BA condo. Open floor plan, hdwd, granite counter tops and 130 sq ft storage area. Close to shopping, restaurants and Riverwalk. All appliances. Pets negotiable. $1000/month.

279-4399 - Broker
mdelmar@bellsouth.net
Joan Farrenkopf-Winters 218 N. 4th St. efficiency - laundry facilities, no smoking, will consider cat.

1 BR studio - fireplace, carpeting, WST (except phone).

2BR -hdwd, tile, porches, ceiling fans, WST (except phone).
232-8913
Benedict Fortunati Call for available properties. 343-8029
Dr. Robert Fulk Call for available properties. 762-2518 (home) or 762-8754 (ask for Linda Greer)
Sarah Gaillard 513 ½ South Front Street . Newly renovated - everything new. 800+ sqft. Large 1BR (with decorative fireplace) ,1 BA, h/a, hdwd, w/d, OP, includes all utilities, plus cable and internet. No smokers, pets by approval only.  $980.00/month 251-1536
620-9466 - cell
Larry and Barbara Gleinke Historic District, 406 Grace St. 2BR, 1 1/2 BA, w/d. d/w, h/a, hdwd, OP, deck, new amenities include wireless internet and directv. $700 470-7548
Deanes Gornto Call for available properties 762-7915
Patricia Gray 114 North 7th Street, beautiful single story 2500 sq ft Italianate, circa 1883. Spacious 4 BR 2.5 BA completely renovated, everything brand new. hdwd, h/a. gas fireplace, new appliances, w/d, loads of off-street parking. Quiet neighborhood, large front porch, enormous backyard facing historic church. Extraordinary home, must be seen to appreciate... not a typical rental property. $1550 plus utilities (yard work included). Non smokers, no pets preferred. Security deposit, references required. (910)330 3223
email for photos www.n.7th@charter.net
Tom Inksetter Call for available properties 232-4340
Patti & Pem Jenkins Call for available properties. 251-6953
Mary Ann Keiser Extra large 1BR, refinished hdwd, w/d, h/a, gas log fireplace, 5 blocks to river/downtown. $750

2BR, w/d, h/a, great closet space, 5 blocks from river/downtown. Front porch, private back deck. $850.
763-7007
Todd King Call for available properties 540-1915
info@pervioussolutions.com
Meg Lansaw Historic Downtown Apartment for Rent - available immediately
Charming, 1st floor, 1 BR, 1 BA apartment located on Walnut Street between 5th and 6th
(just 7 blocks from Cape Fear Riverfront). Perfect for a couple or single looking for a spacious place.
Size: Approximately 1,100 square feet (includes a sun room, living room, office area, bathroom, kitchen, breakfast nook and bedroom) with fresh renovations . Amenities: ADT alarm system, central h/a, ceiling fans, stack w/d, d/w, disposal, partial hdwd, bathtub, backyard. Cats and quiet, small dogs are welcome with a pet fee. Cat lovers and green thumbs have opportunity for occasional reduced rent.
$700 (includes payment for alarm system and wireless internet)
(910) 763-0030
photoboothmeg@gmail.com
Cheryl Luse / Victor Properties Historic building on North Fourth and Brunswick Sts. 3BR, 2BA, 900 sq ft. Security deposit, references required. $750. 232-4795
Elizabeth McCauley Downstairs apt 412 Nun St. 1BR, completely renovated, back deck, front porch, all appliances, historic district. $750. 443-6200
Pierce Overman Most Beautiful Apartment in Wilmington. Downtown. 1700 square foot, first floor, unfurnished apartment in historic home, private entrance.
Modern gourmet kitchen with Jenn-Air stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and disposal.
Two bedrooms, each with working fireplace; One Full bath. Separate Dining room. Living room with river/garden view;large foyer with cozy sitting room surrounded by built-in bookcases and separate foyer fireplace.
Wrap-around porch with terraced gardens overlooking Cape Fear River. Basement wine cellar and basement laundry facilities shared with owners. Huge windows, 10 foot ceilings, bright and sunny! All original hardwoods throughout! Incredible sunsets, A must see! Security system with exterior motion detectors, fire/intrusion alarms. On-street Parking.
Owners are professional couple living on second floor. Truly an 'uptown' abode for professional. Walk to waterfront, restaurants, taverns, antique stores, art galleries and horse-drawn carriage rides. Short drive to medical center, PPD, GE, Kendal, beach and golf. No pets. No smoking. $1350/ month. Does not include utilities.
Please call 910.343.1269 after 6pm during week or anytime on weekends.
Tom Richardson 203 Castle St. Restored cottage, 2BR, 2BA, hdwd, crown molding, custom kitchen, d/w, w/d. $1100.

Luxury 2 BR apartments with all amenities - $675-895  

2 BR/2 BA homes with hardwood floors, Central H&A, W/D, offstreet pkg., appliances - $895-$995

763-6011
232-8628
Patrizia Schneider Available for sale or rent. 613 Grace St. A 2200 sq ft, spacious, two story historic home, built in 1895. 3BR, 2BA, 4 decorative fireplaces, hdwd floors, h/a, w/d. Recently renovated. All appliances, OP, fenced backyard, pets negotiable. Front and side porches, 6 blocks from downtown. One month plus deposit. $1400.

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762-9536
cell 508-364-0654
Rhonda Schoolfield Call for available properties 772-9515
Jim Snow Call for available properties 251-0084
Janice Thomas Charming cottage at 4th and Dock. Call for details. 763-3337
Paula Tirrito/Steven Skavroneck 3 BR, 2 BA bungalow at 109 Castle St. 2300 sq ft. Former gallery. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, enclosed yard, driveway. OP, w/d, fireplace, unfurnished, d/w, all appliances. Pets allowed. $1600 per month. one year lease, then month to month. Flexible start date. 763-9171
Robin Umstead 19A South 6th St. Large (1295sq. ft.), newly renovated 2BR, 2BA, lg living room, den, full kitchen & dining room, d/w and microwave. All new appliances, h/a. hdwd throughout, w/d hookup. Spacious rooms. OP. Pets negotiable.

19B South 6th St. A 475sq.ft. 1BR, 1BA efficiency. hdwd, new appliances.

231-4686
Gold Walker Call for available properties 343-1767
Art Wallach 2 BR apt in historic district. 5 blocks from town center, h/a, appliances include d/w, coin washer and dryer in building. Includes water, sewer, trash. 12 minutes from hospital, 5 minutes from PPD. No dogs. $725. 763-3152
232-8628
Raine Warden 109 North 17th St., 2BR, 2BA furnished duplex, 2500 sq. ft., large living room and dining room, HDWD, d/w, w/d, OP, central h/a, great ambience. 799-9750
Elaine Warshauer 209 S. 2nd. 2BR, 1BA, h/a, den, hdwd, living, dining rm. Pets negotiable.
3834 Halifax. Fenced yard, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, sun porch, OP. $1200.
763-6632
Eva Williams/Central Missionary Baptist Church 716 Red Cross. 1.5 BA, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 2 stories, w/d, recently restored with all new appliances, hdwd. Very affordable former church manse. No pets. $750 762-4240
Jim and Wendy Wrigglesworth 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located in a historical home (triplex) at 408 Grace St. The property is approximately 900 sq ft with a full living room, dining room and kitchen. A tenant could hook up a stackable washer and dryer. There is off-street parking and custom blinds on every window. The apartment has been freshly painted and the hardwood floors were just refinished. The small yard is maintained by a landscaping service. NO pets and NO smoking. Monthly rent is $895.00. Security deposit of $895.00 is required up front with a 12-month lease.
Also at 408 Grace St. 1BR apt.
520-1217